Foods You Should be Eating - Adzuki Beans

Adzuki beans are higher in protein and lower in fat than most any other variety of bean.  They also are high in manganese, iron, potassium, copper, zinc and B complex.  Adzuki beans are native to Asia and used in both savory and sweet dishes.  They are a small redish bean with a somewhat sweet taste.  In Japan I remember them making ice cream from the Adzuki bean... it was primarily used as a dessert.

Beans are good for you for many reasons - you get much of your roughage from beans, seeds, grains, and the lettuce / cabbage families.  Beans are a good source of protein for those of you that want to reduce the meat in your diet.  Beans help manage cholesterol levels, support good bladder / kidney function, help maintain proper weight, and fights cancer.

Many people eat beans from a can - this causes many problems - heavy metal poisoning (Aluminum should never be ingested) and high salt content are the most common.  Always try to get dried beans.  They take a bit of time to prepare, but are definitely worth it. 


Recommended Reading: http://www.adzuki.com/
Recipes for Adzuki Beans: http://www.healthygreenkitchen.com/simple-seasoned-aduki-beans.html
More Recipes: http://www.food.com/recipe-finder/all?inclingre=7978

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